The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-05-21
SENATOR EUSTIS TALKS.
Cleveland u Party Disorganizcr.

SENATOk EUS1IS JALkS.
Cleveland Party Disorganizcr.
IDispatch to the Enquirer.l
WASHINGTON, May 12.-No one
here seriously believes that President
Cleveland is running away from a
second term. The indications. indeed,
rather show that he is chasing it. The
most notable illustration is the aim to
placate Barnum, OF Connecticut, by
giving to his friend the vacant office
of Treasurer of the United States.
Early this morning / was discussing
with New Orleans newspaper man
the question whether or not the Presi-
dent had made acceptable appointments
in Louisiana. His judgment was that
every thing in the Pelican State was
rosy. He did not like Cleveland nor
did he desire for him second term.
He was, however, committed to Senae
tor Randall Gibson, and he ascribed a
wide distribution of the patronage, be-
cause the appointees were favored by
the Senator named,
1t so happened that even while the
conversation WIS yet hot ! met in
Wizards Hotel Senator Eustis, OF
Louisiana. Eustis is descendant Of q
New England father by Creole moth
er, so that the State he represents takes
pride in him b. arse he is truly repre-
sentative. 1t was Eust's who, prior to
his departure for Europe, early in the
days of this administration, sounded
the key note of warning that the Presi.
dents policy toward his party would
ALLEVIATE from him q goodly portion OF
its following. In build the Senator is
in the heroic mould. In speech, suave;
disposition, reflective. His swartby
complexion and dark eyes show the
traces of his mothers race.
The Senator, since the Congress adj
Louisiana. He left there only two
days ago, so that the impressions he
now has of its people reflect their feel
ings, doubtless.
MISTAKFs OF THE ADMi NIsTr ALTON.
"Senator," I said, "howdo you now
regard the administration Of President
Cieveiand?"
cit is inexpiicabie to me-" was his
answer. "No one can deny that
Cleveland has broken all discipline in
the Democratic party. The result of
the old time discipline being overruled
is manifect in the defeat of Senator
Camden, of West Virginia, for re-elec-
ton to the Senate. Had there been
discipline Democrat would have been
elected in Illinois as United States
Senator when Logan pulled through
by one vote. No party can hope to
succet II 1t will not submit to proper
discipline"
elias Pre- sident Cleveland added
strength to or detracted from the DEM
ocracy by his course :'
nMy answer to that" he said, "is to
take survey OF affairs IS they existed
when he YVES elected and their present
condition. Let us draw the line. In
1854 the State of Indiana was safely
Democratic. In 1881 the State of Vir-
ginia was safely Democratic. The
find the condition now? Indiana and
Virginia have been lost, and New
Jersey is awfuIty close, Now there is
"A mora! to this, but | will pot apply
the philosophy, for you can do it your
scif.'
sJ5 the Administration making any
impression upon the Democracy in
your section ?'
~ do not think So" said the Sena.
tor. "Since Congress adjourned 1 have
canvasscd the State very thoroughly.
| have likewise made number OF
| speeches. To tell you the truth, /
! found myself, in addressing the people,
in this condition; If / attempted tC
aliude TO the National Administration
| ! could not do so else than Criticise ii
I could not indorse lis policy, because
| | did not think it was acceptable &c
our people. / did not care to openly
criticisc the AdminisH alton, so to gel
out Of the dilemma, what do you think
| ] did ."
81 have no idea,h said |.
"WeIi," he answered, 81 made tnt
burden Of one of my speeches deuunr
! iatUry of secret sessions Of the Senate
! found / could talk nothing else with
out antagouiZing the National Demo
cratic policy es laid down by Presiden
Clcveiand.'
THE pAETICCLAE siIOETCOMlNG.
"In what particular is the presl
doup5 policy unacceptable ?"
| ain whole as policy" said hC